5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1455
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone 301-656-9010 Fax 301-656-9011
(301) 656-9010
Chevy Chase Breast Center
State-of-the Art, Compassionate, Personalized Care
Welcome to Our Center
The Chevy Chase Breast Center is an independent, state-of-the-art breast center committed to the highest quality of breast care tailored to each woman's specific needs.
Meet our New Doctor!
Dr. Edwards is a fellowship-trained expert in the multidisciplinary treatment of breast cancer with over 12 years of experience in the DC metropolitan area. Her areas of expertise also include benign breast conditions, genetic and other risk factors for breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy, and nipple-sparing mastectomy. Dr. Edwards is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She has been recognized yearly as a Washingtonian Top Doctor and, in 2026, was listed in the magazine’s Top Doctor Hall of Fame. Dr. Edwards attended the University of Virginia, where she earned a degree in biology. She received her medical degree from Duke University, where she was a Howard Hughes Medical Research Fellow, and completed her residency in general surgery at the George Washington University School of Medicine. In 2013, she completed a fellowship in breast surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.
Claire R. Edwards MD, FACS
We provide a spectrum of superior care beginning with the evaluation of benign breast problems through breast cancer risk assessment, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, as well as monitoring of breast cancer survivors.
Breast surgery is central to what we do with a commitment to perform the most effective surgery while attaining the best cosmetic outcomes. Breast ultrasound is fully integrated with breast surgery to improve accuracy. We prioritize optimal pain management with every procedure, using multiple modalities. Our facility is fully accredited and meticulously maintained, with a calm, private ambiance where the focus is on you.
Outstanding care is achieved by talented breast surgeons with unparalleled expertise in the most advanced treatments, along with the utmost dedication and respect for our patients. We take time to explain and also to listen, so that your care is personalized and all options are considered with you.
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Our professional considerate staff take pride in scheduling most new patient appointments within 1 - 2 days, and calls received during office hours are answered by a caring, competent person, not a recording. We are here to make your care as stress-free and reassuring as possible.
